Category Archives: religion
La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today
Our rival, the Cardinal Infante (1609-1641), deserves our attention, Esteemed Readers, as he represents a stubborn Habsbourg Ligue of the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648). I regard him as a contradictory historical character as being a priest he was a furious … Continue reading
Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XXV
Esteemed Readers, what might be better than to have Easter vacation on board of our ship? Messire de Choisy is at your service to make the voyage more pleasant. Good news! We have passed the Tropic of Capricorn & heading … Continue reading
Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady the Sovereign
Our Lady the Sovereign is a mysterious Icon not so much known in Russia. It was discovered in underground of a church in Kolomenskoe only in 1917. A common peasant woman had a dream where The Virgin Mary begged her … Continue reading
La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today
Esteemed Readers, the war does not mean only violence. It hides acts of mercy that prove a noble human nature that exists no matter circumstances. Our news include a real story of the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) that must remind … Continue reading
Astrological corner. All about stars: Rigel
Rigel is a blue supergiant star in the constellation of Orion. It is one of the brightest stars we can see with the naked eye. It can vary its brightness thanks to pulsations in its unstable atmosphere. It’s a very … Continue reading
Russian Orthodox Icons: Our Lady of Vladimir
Our Lady of Vladimir is a historical Icon highly venerated through centuries. It has participated in important events of the Old Russia, it was a witness of dramatic pages of our history. Besides it is considered to be one of … Continue reading
Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XXIII
Esteemed Readers, good tidings! We are approaching the Amsterdam islands & the Saint Paul island. Prepare for disembarking! Meanwhile you can enjoy the wind, rolling & seaweeds passing by. 🙂 Aboard the Oiseau, 7 July 1685 “We sail at South … Continue reading